Designing with Love
Designing with love, purpose, and heart.
This show explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of the field.
Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.
Recent Episodes
Autonomy That Actually Works with Hamza Sami
Autonomy isn’t about handing learners the wheel and hoping for the best. We explore how freedom becomes fuel—when it’s matched to the stakes, the setting, and the supports. With guest Hamza Sami, we compare college courses wh...
How to Navigate ID Careers Across Industries
Switching industries shouldn’t feel like starting over. We walk through a Career GPS for instructional designers that turns uncertainty into a plan: define your core strengths, translate your experience into the right industr...
Ethical AI, Authentic Voice, and the Joy of Progress with Jade Arthur
What if job hunting could feel more like leveling up than burning out? Jackie sits down with language and mindset coach Jade Arthur to explore how AI and game design thinking can transform ESL learning, portfolios, and interv...
Freelance or Full-Time: Choose Your Best Fit
Choosing between freelancing and a full-time role can feel like a high-stakes fork in the road. We take the pressure off with a five–mile marker roadmap that helps you define what matters most right now and match the path to ...
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Recent Blog Posts
Autonomy That Actually Works with Hamza Sami
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education and corporate training, understanding the nuances of autonomy for adult learners is crucial. In Episode 106 of the Designing with Love podcast, Jackie and her guest, Hamza Sami, dive deep into the conce…
Navigating Your Instructional Design Career: A GPS for Success
In the ever-evolving world of instructional design, transitioning between industries can feel overwhelming. In episode 105 of the Designing with Love podcast, Jackie Pelegrin offers invaluable insights to help instructional designers confidently nav…
Ethical AI, Authentic Voice, and the Joy of Progress with Jade Arthur
In a world where job searching can often feel like a daunting quest, Jade Arthur is revolutionizing the process by blending her expertise in language coaching with the dynamic world of gaming. As a language and mindset coach for job seekers in the g…
About the Host
Award-Winning Instructional Designer, College Professor, Consultant, and Podcast Host
Jackie, an Arizona native, leverages decades of experience as an award-winning instructional designer within both higher education and the corporate world. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, both acquired through online learning. In addition to her full-time role, Jackie serves as an award-winning adjunct instructor, teaching online courses at Grand Canyon University. During her leisure time, she delights in reading books across a range of genres, enjoying movies and TV shows, playing games, listening to uplifting music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.